Factors in technology management and its performance: a case study of Indian open cast coal mining Online publication date: Thu, 16-Dec-2021
by Anand Prasad Sinha; Pradeep Kr. Chatterjee; Shailendra Kr. Singh; Ashok Kumar Asthana
International Journal of Technology, Policy and Management (IJTPM), Vol. 21, No. 4, 2021
Abstract: Today's dynamic business requires state-of-the-art technology and its effective management to ensure long-term survival in the face of increasing demand sustainability. The coal mining sector in India is characterised by multiple inefficiencies, particularly in terms of procurement, utilisation and management of technology. These inefficiencies have not only been making a heavy dent in the company's bottom line but are also responsible for a severe problem to natural and social health. The findings of the study would contribute to improving productivity and performance. Besides, the study has managerial as well as policy implications concerning the management of technology in the coal mining sector. For this purpose, selected a seven open cast coal mines of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a largest miners accounting for 80% of the domestic coal output, have been chosen to analyse the different aspects of management of technology and also contribute to improving productivity and performance.
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